About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
Great promotion and career development opportunities
Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the Summer season. Get paid even if work is delayed due to the weather!
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer are proudly supporting a range of exciting projects across Whanganui. The Downer South division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for an experienced or up-and-coming Driver Operator.

Due to the expansion of operations across New Zealand, we are looking for highly motivated individuals to operate alongside our team. This role is based in Whanganui.

You will assist with a diverse range of construction, renewal, and maintenance projects across the Whanganui region. Working alongside our dedicated team you may operate machinery including excavators, rollers, graders, and trucks but will also use hand tools from time to time to get the job done.

You will transport, load and unload machinery to and from sites
Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you.

Class 2, 4, 5 or WTR license
Enjoy working outdoors and keeping physically fit
Be reliable and hard working
Show commitment to safe work practises

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 715402.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Driver/Operator

Downer New Zealand

Driver/Operator

Downer New Zealand

Manawatū-Whanganui

Downer New Zealand

Driver/Operator

Job Description

Hard Skills Required

Soft Skills Required

Benefits and Perks